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FOIA Friday: Richmond City And Schools Face Scrutiny
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Virginia Measles Cases Surge Past 70, Concentrated In Central Virginia
Most infections involve children in the U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urges residents to get vaccinated.
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Aging At Home Drives Growing Demand For Virginia Caregivers
Richmond-area nonprofits say higher wages, transportation support and Medicaid funding are key to keeping home healthcare workers working.
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Virginia Lawmakers Are Set To Return To Richmond As Budget Deadline Nears
Special session resumes June 18 with data center tax incentives still at the center of a standoff between the governor and House Democrats.
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Virginia's Colleges And Universities Brace For Major Accreditation Overhaul
Virginia’s colleges and universities are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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Kratom Product Sales To Be Regulated In Virginia
Virginia joins national movement to enhance consumer information or outright ban the herb.
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‘Not Alone': Va. Health Agencies Launch Postpartum Depression Resource Campaign
The state’s new maternal mental health campaign includes resources and a database of support groups around the state hosted by hospitals.
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Chesapeake Bay Sees Increase In Juvenile Blue Crabs, Drop In Adult Females
Researchers search for what caused the multi-year decline and urge continued vigilance.
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Virginia Revenues Surge Despite Job Losses Amid Budget Standoff
State officials warn of economic uncertainty as lawmakers continue to debate data center tax breaks.
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Va. Officials Celebrate The Bald Eagle's Comeback And Centuries As National Symbol
Wildlife experts say the nation’s symbol has rebounded dramatically, but human-related threats remain a challenge.
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With Governor's Signature, Healthcare Affordability Bills Become Law
Reforms to insurance claims and targeted prescription affordability measures build on promises by the governor and lawmakers.
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More States, Including Virginia, Weigh New Rules For Pregnant, Postpartum Women In Custody
In Virginia, one of the new laws requires correctional facilities to adopt lactation policies for pregnant people by December 2028.
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After SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling, Virginia Leaders Warn Minority Representation Could Erode After SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling, Virginia ...
The decision narrowing key Voting Rights Act protections raises new concerns about future redistricting battles in the commonwealth.
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Dominion Announces Plans For New 3-Gigawatt Gas Plant In Cumberland County
If state and local permits are approved, the company anticipates the plant will come online in 2033 or 2034.
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These Black Maternal Health Groups Laid Groundwork For Perinatal Grants, Then They Were Left Out
The state-piloted program is supporting four organizations to boost maternal health outcomes across Virginia.
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Spanberger Weighs Legislation To Allow Class Action Lawsuits In Virginia Courts
The proposal would create a long-missing legal pathway, but the governor’s changes draw pushback over limits on venue and damages.
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New Court Challenge Targets Virginia Abortion Amendment Ballot Language
A suit filed in Tazewell County also echoes earlier claims over process as courts weigh multiple constitutional questions.
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Bilingual Telehealth Service Launches In Virginia And West Virginia
Dr. Ankur Fadia, an emergency medicine specialist, said his time spent working in rural hospitals inspired him to spearhead the initiative.
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Cerina And Justin Fairfax Tragedy Underscores New Va. Laws That Could Help Prevent Similar Violence
Updates to the state’s Red Flag law can enhance access to risk orders while a new workgroup could explore ways to reform divorce laws.
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Spanberger Marks First 100 Days With Focus On Healthcare, Housing And Energy Affordability
State budget progress is uncertain as the governor awaits lawmakers’ spending plan.
